Double Stroller Reviews:

Baby Trend pioneered the concept of the Sit N’ Stand Double Stroller. This stroller from Baby Trend is especially useful for children with larger age difference, as you can put the younger child in the front, while the elder child can sit or stand behind. It is extremely flexible and can adapt to the requirements of growing children. The younger baby can be put on the reclining rear seat while the elder one sits on the front.

To keep the mother worry-free, it also incorporates certain safety features like a 5 point child restraint safety harness and a foot activated rear brake. The one hand fold is convenient and easy to use. It has a long life as it is sturdy and well-built.

This tandem double stroller comes with lots of storage space. The parent tray comes with 2 cup holders and is covered. There is also a small compartment that can be zip locked, where the parent can put cell phone, car keys or such small handy items. The child tray with cup holder has removable and swing away feature. It also converts the stroller to a traditional Sit N Stand.

The space in the basket underneath the children is spacious and accommodates children items like diapers, towels etc. quire easily with lots of room to spare. However, it is a bit inconvenient to reach.

Besides baby Trend, it accepts several brands of car seats like Graco Snugride, Evenflo Embrace, Discovery, Britax Companion, Chaperone etc. At a time, it will accept two infant car seats for both the babies. For convenience, you may remove the canopies.

It is very competitively priced and includes free shipping, which makes it quite affordable stroller to have. Manufacturer’s warranty is available with the product.

The Chicco Cortina Together is an Italian designed Double Stroller. It is about 15 % lightweight as it is made out of anodized aluminum elliptical tubing. This double stroller toddler and infant is convenient as it can be activated by one hand and when folded, it stands by itself.

Among the accessories, it has two removable canopies which are independently accessible, large accessible basket, parent tray with storage and cup-holders etc. Among the comfort and safety features, it has front locking swivels and all-wheel suspension and One-touch linked brakes.

The Sit N’ Stand concept was invented by Baby Trend and it continues to add new models. The Sit N’ Stand Ultra Phantom accommodates two children sitting in stroller seats, infant car seats, or one sitting and one standing. The older child can also stand on the rear platform or sit on the rear seat.

The Phantom offers a 50-lb front and rear load limit, thus it can take heavier children. The Sit N’ Stand Ultra is a double stroller for toddler and infant with good suspension. One can use infant car seat which can face either the front or rear. The front seat partially reclines to let the infant sleep peacefully, though it reduces the back row space.

The seating arrangement is very versatile as the infant car seat can be put on the front or back. The small double stroller has child tray doubles as a car seat adapter and it accepts many other infant car seats and thus is very versatile. The Sit N’ Stand Ultra Phantom is very easy to fold with one hand and quite easily manoeuvrable on the streets, parks and closed spaces too. It is also the lightest stroller and it is light on the pockets too, being very economically priced.

The Graco RoomFor2 Click Connect Stand has been described by several websites and users as “ideal for walking and running errands with two children”, and it does this well. Both seats can hold children up to 50 pound weight. The front seat has a multi-position reclining feature that extends the seat to a flat-bed position, so that the younger child can take a nap.

For the older child, there is a padded bench seat, or if he likes to be actively engaged in looking around, as older children are apt to do; then he can stand on the platform and watch the world around.

This double stroller for baby and toddler can take several models of infant car seats including all Graco Classic Connect and Click Connect infant car seats. It can be folded easily by one hand and can be locked when kept for storage. The front wheels swivel for easy maneuverability and cornering. They also have built-in suspension for comfort and to jarring on uneven surfaces in park and outdoors. The wheels can be locked for safety and to avoid unattended accidental rolling. Both the seats feature multi-point harness to keep the children strapped securely, and the rear platform has convenient handles to grab and hold. At its price, it is the most inexpensive double stroller.

Weighing 22 pounds this stroller is the lightest compared to others. It is also a very compact in size, and highly maneuverable double stroller. It is even lighter, up to 10%, than its previous versions. While the younger child can sit on the front, the elder can sit on the rear facing back, or stand on the platform.

This double stroller for infant and toddler with car seat sports a Universal Car Seat Adapter that fits most popular brands of infant car seats, apart from its own Caboose brand. It has separate canopies to shield both the child from elements, including the big new rear seat canopy extension which protects the rear seated child.

The best thing about this is the easy rear platform access for the older child who can hop-in and hop-out of the stroller, all by himself. If the older child wants to sit, he can sit on the full size, forward facing rear seat. This is a good stroller for infant and toddler giving the elder child the kind of space which he will enjoy. The newly featured parent organizer holds has 2 cup holders and a zipped pocket for essential handy small item like car keys, cell phone or wallet. The big storage basket can hold diapers, small towels and other baby accessories.

Caboose Ultralight Graphite also offers longest warrant of 2 years, which demonstrates its confidence with the product. One of its unique features is the sealed ball bearing wheels with independent suspension, which makes for a smoother ride on various kind of surfaces outdoors. To add to safety, it has a rear parking brakes on the wheels. It is like a single stroller in terms of its maneuverability, has a versatile seating system and the advantage of weight and size. At its price point, it is worth every dollar.

Pros

Cons

Very light and easy to maneuver

Flexible seating.

Sealed Bearing Wheels with independent suspension.

Rear seat lacks sufficient space, though it has large lower basket underneath seats

Joovy Caboose Stand On Tandem Stroller is a very versatile tandem stroller with patented design on the rear platform. The younger child sits comfortably in the front seat which is full size and can be fully reclined to make the baby sleep comfortably. The older child can stand on the platform at the rear and face the front.

The easy access means that the child can do it himself and need not be lifted every time and paced on the stand. If he or she feels tired standing, then they can turn around, face the rear and sit on the rear seat which is padded for comfort. This lets keep the elder child busy and occupied.

Despite these features, this infant toddler double stroller has a compact frame and is incredibly small. It is easy to maneuver and navigate through narrow and crowded places like malls. It also sports a universal car seat attachment system which accepts most standard infant car seats.

This double stroller for infant and toddler also has a large storage basket which can hold diapers, towels and any other things required when the baby is out. The child tray comes with 2 cup holders. It has an easy trigger fold design that lets it fold up compactly, and occupy very little space. It is priced very competitively.

Baby Trend Expedition Double Jogger Stroller is for serious joggers who do not want to miss their jogging and are forced to take their twins along. It is designed to accommodate growing twins up to 50 pounds of weight and 42” of height. The striking feature of this stroller is that it has 3 wheels. The one on the front is 12” in diameter and the 2 rear ones are 16”.

All three tires are all-terrain, inflatable rubber pneumatic bicycle tires. It has locking front swivel wheels with foot-activated rear brake system for easy, quick and sudden halts. It is easy and quick to fold and stores in a very compact shape. This double side by side stroller has large storage basket and covered storage compartment and Parent tray with 2 cup holders.

While heavy-duty, all-terrain wheels offer a smooth ride, generally such strollers are heavy and bulky. But this is not the case with here. Weighing only 40 pounds it is as light as other double strollers. It has ratcheting shade canopy and convenient parent tray, which includes two cup holders and covered storage compartment. It also has a large storage basket for keeping baby accessories.

For the safety of the babies, it has a 5-point safety harness. The seats are provided with Multi-position seat recline. At its price point, it is a must-buy for athletic parents of twins.

Pros

Cons

Ideal for parents who jog.

Convenient and easy to maneuver.

Comfortable ride due to large wheels.

No baby cup holders.

The side-by-side seats slants towards the middle making the kids roll into each other.

The Joovy ScooterX2 double stroller is a convenient double stroller for twins. It is lightweight and at 30” width which makes it easy to move through doors. It is slim and narrow for a side-by-side stroller. It is sturdy enough to carry two children weighing up to 45 pounds. The large 7-inch double front wheels and 9.5-inch rear wheels with sealed bearings add to its maneuverability.

The wheels have linked rear parking brake for safe, secure and sure stops. It has one-hand recline system that locks into several position all the way down to a flat reclining position to allow the babies to sleep. Both seats have independent reclining system.

The basket is bigger than any other stroller basket and capable of holding everything that children may need during their outings. This double stroller for twins has several thoughtful touches, such as each seat has bigger canopies for protection, and adjustable 5-point harness, its own in-seat mesh pocket. Parent’s tray has two cup holders and two zippered pockets for keys, phones & snacks etc. At its price the stroller comes with satisfaction guarantee and Joovy’s reputed customer service.

Pros

Cons

Comes in 5 vibrant shades.

Easily maneuverable.

Several thoughtful convenience features.

Narrower means lesser room for children.

Although slim in breadth, doesn’t fold to a more compact size, making it difficult to put inside car.

The Baby Trend Navigator Double Jogger Stroller is for those parents who want to pursue jogging in the park or in the open, and at the same time have their babies with them. This is the ideal stroller solution for twins. The 5-point harness helps keep the twin safe while jogging or strolling on the uneven surface.

This side by side jogging stroller has multi-position, well-padded reclining seats that let both the children relax in a way they please. This twin stroller with car seat for infants accommodates Baby Trend infant car seats and other standard infant car seats. It is provided with locking front swivel wheels, which are pneumatic bicycle tires for additional shock absorption.

Another striking feature is that this twin double stroller comes with MP3 plug-in and speakers to enable babies listen to some soothing music or to push you to do more workouts. It has a convenient parent tray that includes two cup holder. This double jogging stroller with infant car seat also has a large covered storage. It also has an easy and effortless trigger folding system that collapses and folds the stroller for easy stowing or transport.

Zoe XL2 Double Lightweight Twin Travel Umbrella Stroller is amazingly lightweight because of its light aluminum frame. Weighing just 16 pounds, it is the lightest of all, yet it is not light on performance or durability. It retains the stability of other heavier strollers due to its excellent design. Its large, three panel extendable canopies protect the children from the sun.

There is a magnetic Peekaboo canopy window on the top of each canopy. The seats can be reclined to 135 degrees, which lets the babies sleep peacefully. There is a 5 point backpack-style harness to keep the babies safe. A large storage pocket is provided on the back of each canopy to hold small things like keys, cell phone etc.

This lightweight twin stroller also has a large storage basket that can hold diaper bag, and other necessities required for the children on the move. Also included are two child cup holders, one child snack tray & one parent cup holder. There is also a padded front double belly bar.

Being lightweight and easily foldable, it is most useful whether one has to travel by air or use a public transport like buses, subways or taxis with its amazing small dimensions of 29 x 25 x 7.5 inches. Zoe provides lifetime warranty and guarantee on wheels, which means these will be fixed or replaced by the company without any charges.

Pros

Cons

Very light at 18 pounds.

Easy to fold and carry.

Easy to maneuver.

Harness system is not very good.

Doesn’t reclines fully.

Does not stand easily on its own when folded.

The Final Judgement

In the Sit and Stand category, the stroller that wins hands down is the Baby Trend Sit N Stand Ultra Tandem Stroller with an unbelievable weight of just 17 pounds. Baby Trend was the first company to come out with tandem double strollers. Due to its lightweight construction, it is more manoeuvrable than others. Moreover, it adapts to almost all standard infant car seats.

In the Stand on Tandem category, the winner seems to be Graco Roomfor2 Click Connect Stand and Ride Stroller as it scores well in every department. Its seat can be made fully reclined, it is light and easy to maneuver and the children enjoy the ride, especially the elder child who can hop-in and hop-out easily without assistance.

In the Twin category, the best double stroller for twins obviously is Zoe XL2 Double Lightweight Twin Travel Umbrella Stroller System for its incredible weight of just 16 pounds which makes it an ideal candidate for travel by air, because of the savings in excess baggage tariffs. Efficient and maneuverable, this is the best side by side double stroller and best lightweight double stroller with a small footprint.

Double Stroller Buying guide:

With so many models having a variety of features available in the market, it is tough for anyone to make a decision on buying a best double stroller for infant and toddler. However, you can narrow down your choices and go for the one that suits you the best. For this, you got to focus on the factors to be considered and the features that meet your requirements.

We discuss some of these factors below:

Seating configuration: Whether you want the children to sit side-by-side, in case the elder one is very attached and caring to the younger sibling. Or, perhaps you prefer that they seat one behind the other so that the younger child is not disturbed?

Weight: Whether the Double Stroller is too bulky for you to handle? It depends how healthy and strong you are.

Maneuverability: Can you push the Double Stroller around easily indoors, on the street and through doors and entrances?

Your babies combined weight: Will the Double Stroller support their weight easily ?

Easy to Operate: Can you set it up easily, and is it easy to unfold and close?

Storage Space: You need to store a lot of things like diapers, baby towel, baby food and snacks etc. and keep them handy.

Accessories: Does it have sun-shade canopies, lockable wheels, compatibility with car seats etc.

Making a list of your requirements will help you zero-in on the best suitable Double Stroller for you.

Types of Double Strollers : Now that we know why we need a Double Stroller and what are the factors to be considered while buying a Double Stroller, the next question that jumps to the mind is, are there several types of Double Strollers? Yes, indeed. Since there are two children involved and both of different age and weights, unless they are twins, we can explore their seating arrangements to see which would be most convenient. There are two broad categories based on the seating positions of the children, and have their own advantages and disadvantages.

(a) Tandem type: In these types of Double Strollers, the children sit one behind the other. The advantage here is that these Double Strollers are almost the same width as single stroller, so it is easy to maneuver.

The basic versions have a front seat that reclines a bit, and the rear seat reclines fully. The staggered seating ones have higher seat in the front or back. Some have a stadium-style seating so even in any reclining position the rear seat is placed higher. Having the younger child in front and the elder heavier one at the back results in good weight distribution.

There are further two sub-categories of double tandem stroller, as given below:

Sit and Stand : In this type of stroller too, the children sit one behind the other. However, in the back there is a standing platform as well as a seat so that the elder child can either stand or sit whatever he feels like. This is most suitable when there is a younger child and another who is two or more years old.

Stand on Tandem : In this type, the older child can stand in the rear facing the front. This is suitable if the elder child is about 3 years or more and prefers not to sit on the seat of the stroller. He can walk along or stand as he likes as the standing platform at the back is easily accessible to hop in. If he gets tired, he can turn around, face the back and rest on the padded rear seat. The main advantage is that it is less bulky and easy to maneuver as it is almost the length of a single-stroller.

(b) Twin : Also known as side-by-side, it is like a single stroller copied twice side-by-side. Thus since all features are identical, they are best suited for twins. Sitting side by side, they can also communicate better with each other. But it has a prominent disadvantage, in that, it is almost twice wide so it is difficult to maneuver through doors and at other crowded places. In case it is not used for twins, but babies of different ages, then due to the difference in their weights, steering becomes difficult and the stroller tends to veer towards the heavier weight child.

Despite these disadvantages, double stroller side by side score over Tandem in that, they are available in a wide variety; such as; All-terrain strollers, fixed-wheel joggers, umbrella strollers etc. They are also available over a wide price range.